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Robert Robillard

Carpenter / Remodeler / Editor

Rob Robillard is “The Concord Carpenter” Rob is a builder, general contractor, carpenter, woodworker, and editor of Concord Carpenter As a General Contractor and carpenter, Rob owns and operates Concord Carpenter LLC. A full-service remodeling and construction company. Rob is a recognized leader in home building best practices and a source for how-to information for building professionals. On this website, Rob covers all aspects of home construction, building science, home improvement, woodworking, remodeling, and some of the best product and tool reviews. Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review series - Concord Carpenter Videos where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob approaches remodeling and building construction with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach. He enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the construction and remodeling industry. He's a strong advocate for "raising the bar" in the construction trades and promoting the trades to youth. #BeAMentor #Green2Great Craftsmanship, quality, and pride guide his journey on this channel The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!" : Read more about Rob

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American Standard Dual Flush Toilet

By Robert Robillard

American Standard Boulevard and Studio Dual Flush Toilets: Boulevard® Studio® Models Achieve WaterSense® American Standards new  Boulevard® and Studio®dual flush toilets are pretty interesting luxury performance (LXP) toilets offer users the choice between a standard 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) for solids or a reduced 1.1 gpf for liquids, meeting WaterSense® criteria for using 20…

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Installing Cortex Fasteners In PVC Trim

By Robert Robillard

Concealing Your Fasteners Translates Into a Quality Job! I just finished installing a bunch or PVC  trim around a garage door opening.   One thing I wanted to do was install the PVC securely and hide the fasteners. Installing Cortex Fasteners In PVC Trim I’ve used the The Cortex Concealed Fastening System many times before and…

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Protect Your Carpets When Remodeling

By Robert Robillard

Using Tyvek or  plastic to protect carpet floors Recently we were remodeling and used up all of our floor protector roll.   Carpenter and friend George Gulser  showed me a trick he learned while working at a boat yard in North Carolina.  This tip can be useful when using plastic type sheeting on the floors and…

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How Am I Doing?

By Robert Robillard

Please take my brief survey to assist me on improving my site.  Rather than relying on subjective “gut” feelings, I rather have you tell me directly how I’m doing! I’m hoping this survey will allow me to address issues that are important, and provide a benchmark, rather than wasting resources unimportant issues. AConcordCarpenter’s Survey

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WIN A Genie Garage Door Opener

By Robert Robillard

Garage Door Openers: . Garage door openers are are a pretty basic mechanism and last many, many years.  However, there are really good reasons to replace your garage door opener. . The three basic reasons are safety, better security and more convenience openers are now available. . Safety and convenience features like better sensing of…

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WIN $200 of Tyler Tools

By Robert Robillard

My friend Marc over at HomeFixated.com is offering one of his newsletter subscribers a $200 coupon  for Tyler tools.  Tyler tools is a very cool tool site with over 50 plus tool brands in stock – check them out! Entry requirements are simple, all you have to do is: 1.  Subscribe to his weekly newsletter…

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DEWALT Side Strike Chisel DW16065

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT Side Strike Chisel just found a home in my tool belt!   Yesterday I  attended the Dewalt, Stanley, Bostitch hand tool event which was held at the Westin hotel in New York City.    Like all of their events this one was informative and I learned alot about their latest and greatest offerings, the DEWALT…

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Bayco Night Stick PRO

By Robert Robillard

Bayco Night Stick PRO Review The Night Stick Pro from Bayco is a safety rated flashlight for professionals working around flammable vapors.  It’s safety rated to be used in hazardous workplace environments like the petrochemical industry or for mechanics that work on gas tanks. Bayco Night Stick PRO The Night Stick PRO  is intrinsically safe which means…

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